Bond & Lillard KSBW Bourbon / Batch No.1 vs Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Bond & Lillard KSBW Bourbon / Batch No.1Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze
DistilleryBond & LillardTurntable Spirits
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended
ABV40%46%
AgeNASNAS
Price£89.95£69
Rating5.00/5

Bond & Lillard KSBW Bourbon / Batch No.1

Smoke0/100
Sweetness82/100
Beginner90/100
Value0/100

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner65/100
Value72/100

Bond & Lillard KSBW Bourbon / Batch No.1

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze is better value at £69 vs £90.

For beginners: Bond & Lillard KSBW Bourbon / Batch No.1 is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).

Bond & Lillard KSBW Bourbon / Batch No.1

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£89.95 vs £69)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£69 vs £89.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Bond?

Bond & Lillard KSBW Bourbon / Batch No.1 is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Who should buy Turntable?

Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoney

Only Bond & Lillard KSBW Bourbon / Batch No.1

ChocolateCitric

Only Turntable Track 03: Purple Haze

SherriedCooked FruitToasted

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